Mishka's Heart: Allow yourself to grieve....

Mishka's Heart: Allow yourself to grieve....: Grief is such a deeply intimate thing. There are as many ways to grieve as there are creatures upon this Earth.  Never let someone else...

Allow yourself to grieve....

Grief is such a deeply intimate thing. There are as many ways to grieve as there are creatures upon this Earth.  Never let someone else tell you that you are grieving in the wrong way; or that you are grieving too long. It is different to each of us. It is different each time we lose someone, or even a beloved pet. It is always traumatic. Don't fight it. It is a natural and common thing.  I said we lose someone. In truth, they have moved on and left us behind. Even if we are lucky enough to feel our loved ones once they have passed on, it is not the same. We are left with a void where that living breathing source of our joy, and sometimes our pain, once so vibrantly occupied. The hard thing is that we see them; everywhere. Places that brought us joy, now torment. Memories are a blessing and a curse all at the same time. They will ever live in our hearts and souls, but we will always miss them. Always feel the VOID. It is even more physically visceral than when the person was alive sometimes. You can actually FEEL it. The empty place they once occupied. Allow yourself to feel the sadness, the anger, the frustration. Whatever else you feel. Even sometimes relief if someone has suffered for a long time. You will grieve as long as you will grieve. One day it will get a little better, then a little bit more. Some losses are etched upon our souls and we will never truly get over them. We will learn to live with the VOID, but we will always be AWARE of it. We will always feel it ....always. Be gentle with yourself; and cut yourself the slack you would to others in the same situation. It is okay if you are 'not yourself' for a while. You may be changed forever. None of us stays the same. Allow yourself to acknowledge that you change also. Accept the acceptable, and try not to let the uglier side of grief turn you into someone you cannot live with. Remember, love is forever. Our spirits live on, moving on to the next phase of their journey. We here on Earth, must live with the emptiness where our loved one once lived.  But this too shall pass. We will once more emerge, as the butterfly, who has had to transform into something completely different than it once was; but also into something infinitely more beautiful. Hopefully it teaches us compassion for others who must travel the same difficult path. That means all of us. BE LOVE. Love, Mishka.

Mishka's Heart: Listen to Your Soul

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Mishka's Heart: Serenity

Mishka's Heart: Serenity: I am finding that serenity is not perfect peace. It is facing the storm and realizing that you cannot control it; that you can only ride it ...

Mishka's Heart: Forgiveness

Mishka's Heart: Forgiveness: Forgiveness is a good and noble thing. It releases our hearts. But it is NOT about forgetting what has happened or being naive and allowing ...

Mishka's Heart: Gifts from the Universe

Mishka's Heart: Gifts from the Universe: I just had the most lovely experience. I went outside to see if the rain let up, it did not. So I did not get to see the moon. I wal...

Mishka's Heart: Depression

Mishka's Heart: Depression: Depression is a difficult thing to describe to someone who has never had it. It is not a matter of just trying to think positively or s...

Mishka's Heart: Shine Your OWN LIght

Mishka's Heart: Shine Your OWN LIght: Just because one is not a sun shiny day kind of person does not mean their light does not shine. I have finally figured out that just becaus...

Mishka's Heart: Love.....Just love

Mishka's Heart: Love.....Just love: I firmly believe that the love we have for each other, our countries, animals, our planet, the universe and our God (Goddess or whatever you...

Mishka's Heart: Mishka's Heart: Acceptance.....

Mishka's Heart: Mishka's Heart: Acceptance.....: Mishka's Heart: Acceptance..... : Acceptance is a difficult art to master.  I am learning that is not about a lessening of sadness, or p...

Mishka's Heart: Mishka's Heart: Acceptance.....

Mishka's Heart: Mishka's Heart: Acceptance.....: Mishka's Heart: Acceptance..... : Acceptance is a difficult art to master.  I am learning that is not about a lessening of sadness, or p...

Mishka's Heart: Be a Phoenix Rising

Mishka's Heart: Be a Phoenix Rising: The Phoenix, which is my favorite expression of the Death card in Tarot, is a deep reminder that we can, and will, come through the fi...

Be a Phoenix Rising

The Phoenix, which is my favorite expression of the Death card in Tarot, is a deep reminder that we can, and will, come through the fire. We can emerge stronger or we can simply let the flames destroy us. This is a symbol to all those going through a hard time right now. Hang on. You CAN make it.....and still be beautiful, strong and amazing on the other side. I know that difficult things come up in life. Some of them even seem insurmountable.....This amazing symbol reminds us, that even when we feel like we are alone, there is always magic, love, and people outside ourselves that will help to see us through. I know it seems that giving up can seem like an option. The Phoenix teaches us that option is only an illusion. Even in death, there is rebirth. Hang in there. <3 Mishka